Cilento: Discovering the Undiscovered

This article originally appeared on ItalyTravelandMore.com Blue waters shine in the distance and the bright, sandy beach traces a long line down the shore. I’m standing in the square of the mideveal town of Castellabate overlooking the Cilento coast, one of Italy’s closely kept secrets. My husband and I have just returned from exploring Cilento in …

Author Jennifer Anton Reveals Under the Light of the Italian Moon

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Anton, author of Under the Light of the Italian Moon, a biographical fiction set in rural Italy during the Mussolini Fascist Era.  The book will debut March 8, 2021 in honor of International Women’s Day. Apart from my interest in the book, I was intrigued by the …

A Conversation with Lisa Halliday, an American Writer in Milan

Originally published by Easy Milano Jan 13, 2021 The American writer Lisa Halliday, winner of a 2017 Whiting Award for Fiction, walks the cobblestoned streets and lanes of Milan pondering her work. Looking up at the golden Madonnina, or passing the imposing, marble-clad façade of the Palazzo di Giustizia, she considers alternative scenarios, her imagination …

Managing Multiple Blogs

If you are a blogger and have several different interests, you probably have more than one blog. Managing multiple blogs is a challenge, but once you define your goals and organize your weekly work schedule, it’s really not that hard. Here are some tips and methods I have developed managing my own travel blogs and …

12 Things To Do in Cilento, Campania’s Untouched Gem

The region of Campania holds classic treasures like the Palace of Caserta and archeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seductive resorts like Amalfi and the island of Capri attract visitors from all over the world, but the Cilento Coast of Campania has remained one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Comfortable being the Amalfi Coast’s quiet …

How I Make Money from my blog

Originally published:Sep. 5, 2020MilanoStyle.com An article telling the story of my blog MilanoStyle.com and how I make a living from it. A guide for new, beginner bloggers looking to monetize their website by means other than affiliate networks and banner ads. If you are a beginner blogger, you will find a lot of blog coaching …

A Family Shopping Day at Scalo Milano Outlet

Milano Moda  Milan is not only the backdrop for the fashion runways, but it is a shopping destination for anyone looking for true Milanese style.  There is a shopping district in Milan for every kind of moda. The Golden Quadrilateral is famous for high end boutiques like Valentino, Gucci, Prada and Dolce Gabbana. Corso Como and the Isola neighborhood are where …

What Kind of Italy Traveler Are You?

Originally published: Aug. 22, 2019 Vietnam-Visa.com Are you passionate about art and cuisine? Or have a flair for design and fashion? Perhaps the legends and history are what you want to experience. Too boring for you – are you looking for sport and adventure? No matter what kind of traveler you are, Italy has a …

6 of Italy’s Most Beautiful Gardens You’ve Never Heard Of

Originally published:Milanostyle.com Italy is well known for its classic beauty, is a great place to visit, especially if you enjoy wandering around luxury villas and gardens. Up and down the country there are spectacular places to enjoy the natural beauty and amazing surroundings and here we offer just a few examples of some of the …

7 Easygoing Restaurants in Milan

Originally published on Milanostyle.com – Walking down the streets of Milan, you can’t help but notice how elegant and composed the Milanese are. They are a seemingly aloof population. It is true that the Milanese are creative, innovative, and hardworking but what is not immediately apparent, is that they love to hang-out and enjoy a nice meal …

12 Things To Do in Cilento, Campania’s Untouched Gem

Originally Published: November 2018L’Italo-Americano The region of Campania holds classic treasures like the Palace of Caserta and archeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seductive resorts like Amalfi and the island of Capri attract visitors from all over the world, but the Cilento Coast of Campania has remained one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Comfortable being …

7 New Year’s Resolutions for New Writers

Originally published: December 22, 2017 multitalentedwriters.com The end of the year is fast approaching, and many people will be making New Year’s resolutions. Are you making the right ones to grow your writing career? In today’s guest post, Celia Abernethy shares 7 New Year’s resolutions that will actually make a difference for new writers.   …

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Italy Takes Measures Against Overtourism

Originally published: Sept. 12, 2017 HuffPost.com At 7am, Piazza San Marco, Venice is quiet and serene. The sun shines down on café employees setting out tables and chairs, city workers sweeping the sidewalks and business people with briefcases crossing the square on their way to their offices. Three hours later, the square is crowded with …

The Battle of Tiramisù

Originally published: Aug. 24, 2017 HuffPost.com Will the real Tiramisù please stand up? An ongoing “origin” battle has been going on between the regions of Veneto, and Friuli, but also Piedmont and Tuscany have tried to claim origin status, as to the heritage of the heavenly, creamy, dessert. It has gotten to such a point that the the Tiramisù …

33 African Artists Telling A World Exhibit

Originally published by LuxAfrique by Celia Abernethy AFRICA TELLING A WORLD features thirty-three prominent African artists south of the Sahara who tell their story through diverse mediums. Featured Photo: Georges Adéagbo, The revolution and the revolutions, 2016, 11th Shanghai Biennale AFRICA TELLING A WORLD is an exhibit curated by Adelina von Fürstenberg. Video and performance curated by Ginevra …

Bridal Fashion from the Milan Runway to the Aisle

The Perfect Dress You have seen the perfect dress in the glossy pages of  bridal magazine Vogue Sposa, only to discover that the only place you will find it, is at an exclusive showroom in Milan.   You know that it is “the one”; it has the perfect neckline, the perfect trail length, the most stunning cut that …

Sicily the Paradise Island of Gods, Grandeur and Glamour

Originally published: May 5, 2017 ItalyTravelandMore.com Client: LuxuryRetreats.com No matter what kind of traveler you are, Sicily has it all. Archaeology, tradition and glamour all found on this island paradise. To re-live the history of the ancient Greeks, visit Agrigento and The Valley of Temples. To experience the island’s luxury, rent a villa in Sicily  in the most fashionable seaside resort …

The Secret Boardwalk of the Italian Riviera

Originally published on Huffington Post – Apr 12, 2017: A town with a secret Framura is a quiet town, happy to be Cinque Terra’s neighbor and not in the least envious of her limelight. The residents are kind and welcoming but they have been keeping a little secret; Cinque Terra, Italy is world-renowned for its …

Keep Safe, Travel Smart; a Guide for Women Travelers

Originally Published:March 2017GirleTrips.com – MyeTrips Travel Company A guide for women traveling alone on keeping safe with safety tips on avoiding unwanted situations while traveling solo. While looking up at the towers of the Sagra Familia in Barcelona, browsing the shop windows of Milan’s Via Montenepoleone or riding a European style trolley in San Francisco, …

13 Italian Superstitions

Originally published: Oct. 31, 2016  HuffingtonPost.com I have lived in Italy for most of my adult life and it always amazes me how superstitious the Italians are. A few, but not all superstitions even have a remedy. Just don’t do these things or you may have bad luck! 1. It is bad luck to walk …